Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Paducah 1873 “Birds Eye View”

By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

1. Paducah 1873 Marker

Inscription. It was common practice in post-Civil War America for communities to be depicted in bird's-eye views showing buildings, people, animals boats, rivers, streams and railroad lines. This mural recreates an 1873 Bird's -Eye View Map of Paducah which now hangs in the market House Museum.

After surviving the Civil War with only minor damage, Paducah in 1873 was a prosperous and growing city. Much of the community's prosperity was due to its river and rail facilities, many of which are illustrated in this mural. By 1900, Paducah had grown to be one of the largest manufacturing and distributing centers in Kentucky and was classified as a 2nd class city.

Location. 37° 5.308′ N, 88° 35.655′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is on North Water Street. Touch for map. This mural is between Paducah architecture reflected the settlers' different religious faiths and first log cabin. Marker is in this post office area: Paducah KY 42001, United States of America.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 21, 2011, by Sandra Hughes of Killen, Usa. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Sandra Hughes of Killen, Usa. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.